Harwood Public RecordsNorth Dakota

Harwood City, Cass County, ND, has a 2022 estimated population of 794. The median age is about 37 years. The gender split is nearly even: 50.8% male, 49.2% female. Racially, the city is predominantly White (93%), with small populations of Native American (1.5%), Asian (1%), and two or more races (4%). Hispanic or Latino residents make up about 2.2% of the population.

Harwood City, Cass County, ND, features a high homeownership rate, with around 91% of residents owning homes and a median home value of approximately $271,000. The remaining 9% are renters, with median rents near $1,000/month. Property values have shown moderate annual growth, averaging about 3% recently. The housing stock is primarily single-family homes, with few apartment complexes. Harwood offers quiet, family-oriented neighborhoods. Property taxes in Cass County average about 1.1% of market value, translating to roughly $2,981 annually for a median-priced home.

Harwood City, located in Cass County, ND, is served primarily by the West Fargo Public Schools district, with Harwood Elementary School offering K-5 education and older students attending schools in West Fargo. The area reports a high school graduation rate of over 94% and about 32% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 public school in Harwood, with a GreatSchools rating of 6/10. Adult education is accessed in nearby Fargo. The community emphasizes school safety and offers various academic and extracurricular programs for student growth.

Harwood city, located in Cass County, ND, is primarily a commuter suburb of Fargo. Over 90% of residents drive alone to work, with public transit use negligible at under 1%. The average commute time is approximately 21 minutes. Transportation infrastructure centers on access to Interstate 29 and local roads; there are no fixed-route transit services within Harwood itself. Nearly all households (about 99%) own at least one vehicle. Major employment hubs for residents include nearby Fargo, West Fargo, and Mapleton, with most commuters traveling to these cities for work.

Harwood, ND (Cass County), lacks its own hospital or major clinic; residents primarily access healthcare in nearby Fargo, which offers facilities like Sanford Medical Center and Essentia Health. Cass County has an uninsured rate of about 7.4%, with over 90% insured (U.S. Census, 2021). The county population is predominantly White (approx. 88%), with growing diversity. Common health issues reflect regional trends, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Healthcare provider density in Cass County is about 108 physicians per 100,000 people, compared to the U.S. average of 117 (HRSA, 2023).